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Fingered Sedge

Carex digitata

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Carex digitata (Fingered Sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French laîche digitée

German Finger-Segge

Similar Species in Carex

zarzaparilla de Alemania

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fingered Sedge?

The scientific name of Fingered Sedge is Carex digitata. It belongs to the genus Carex.

What is the conservation status of Fingered Sedge?

Fingered Sedge (Carex digitata) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Fingered Sedge live?

Fingered Sedge is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Fingered Sedge belong to?

Fingered Sedge (Carex digitata) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Fingered Sedge endangered?

Yes, Fingered Sedge (Carex digitata) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Fingered Sedge belong to?

Fingered Sedge (Carex digitata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Fingered Sedge?

The closest relatives of Fingered Sedge in the genus Carex include masiega, zarzaparilla de Alemania, Alpine Sedge, American Fox Sedge, Analogue sedge.